Emperor of Upheaval
1993 · 112 min · Crime
The anti-gangster law has been very bad for business, but one yakuza boss is running his syndicate like a ruthless conglomerate -- and thriving.
Directed by Seiji Izumi · Written by Kōji Takada
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